Afshan Subohi

The Nobel for Economics this year acknowledged the efforts of those favouring natural experiments to examine conventional ideas Published 18 Oct, 2021 08:06am

Other than exposing the weakness of regulatory institutions, the recent spate of leaks seems to have failed to catch attention. Updated 11 Oct, 2021 08:48am

Caught between global reluctance and Taliban intransigence, Pakistan finds itself between a rock and a hard place. Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:18am

In this special report, the Dawn B&F team digs deeper into data and stories to identify ways to make good on the global pledge. Updated 27 Sep, 2021 07:54am

The EVM-based elections in 2023, according to relevant circles, will double the cost of the extensive exercise. Updated 20 Sep, 2021 08:31am

While the private sector at large seems to be feeling a bit jittery there are others who see the glass still half-full. Updated 14 Sep, 2021 11:13am

Pakistan has mounted renewed efforts to regain Chinese trust to reboot the CPEC. Updated 06 Sep, 2021 07:36am

What matters more — the numbers related to the economy or those of the managers of the economy? Updated 30 Aug, 2021 07:56am

Traders, truckers appear to be delusionally optimistic whereas big businesses dread resurgence of religious militancy. Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:54am

The country's economic performance has been far from enviable. Updated 16 Aug, 2021 08:48am

‘The toxic IPR scene pollutes the business environment. It dissuades serious local players from directing funds towards research’ Updated 09 Aug, 2021 08:35am

Keeping downside risks in sight some businesses suspect govt’s 4-5pc GDP growth projection for 2021-22 may not be actualised. Updated 02 Aug, 2021 08:56am

Last year economic slump and the lockdown curbed Eid related businesses. Updated 27 Jul, 2021 10:18am

In June 2021, export proceeds reached $2.7bn from $1.6bn in the corresponding month last year. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:00am

The JCC meeting was projected to accelerate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and boost industrialisation. Updated 20 Jul, 2021 10:57am

Experts warn of adverse consequences if trade unions are deprived of their role in growth and exports. Updated 12 Jul, 2021 08:51am

Business leaders perceive the next six months to be critical. Updated 05 Jul, 2021 08:06am

The absence of a globally recognised drug certification facility raise doubts about the quality of available medicines. Updated 28 Jun, 2021 10:17am

The lack of very basic amenities in Karachi casts serious suspicions on the claims of improving governance in Sindh. Updated 21 Jun, 2021 11:12am

The budget serves the classes on the two extremes of the social scale, but offers little to households in the middle Published 14 Jun, 2021 08:09am